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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Golden Gate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ggu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $76,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $29,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $308 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Golden Gate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Golden Gate University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Golden Gate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Golden Gate University?
- California Institute of the Arts is ?% more expensive to attend than Golden Gate University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CalArts than Golden Gate University ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Golden Gate University (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Golden Gate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Golden Gate University or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Golden Gate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Golden Gate University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Golden Gate University and CalArts.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $26,000 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $1,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $29,839)
- CalArts graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($294 vs. $308)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/